could mice or rats hole the plastic of the walls ? could the dog throw it down so it would stop working?
35294
I don't think mice or rats could chew the plastic of the walls. If a dog knocked this over, it might stop working. But the lid locks in place so that if it is knocked over it should not spill.
35295
We have mice in our basement, where the feeder is, and they haven't bothered it. As far as a dog throwing it, I'm not sure. It would be kind of awkward to pick up. Hope that helps.
331398
Pets can go through the screen and damage it. The screen just floats in the track at the bottom.
1980282
Judging by the shape of the corners, and the thickness and hardness of the plastic, i think that it would be very difficult for a rodent to chew that container. Perhaps a large rodent with unlimited access and no distractions might eventually damage it, but since the container is air-tight and no food odor would be present, the rodent wouldn't have reason to suspect it contained food. While nothing is 100%, i'd say that this family of containers stands a better chance than anything else i have ever used of being considered "rodent-proof".
740852
no reason why not. it doesnt work through walls. there must be a direct path between the dog and the unit.
1096556
well I guess it depends on how big the rats are. my girbil can get out of the wire part. And can they chew through the plastic clamps.
989883
I'm not sure if deters rats but the safest way to keep rodents out is to keep doors closed plug any openings with steel wool n keep the home clean if they can't find stuff to eat they will move in
1454254
The entrance is large enough to catch a large field mouse. Once inside the threshold, there is a "maze" of walls that I would think would prevent a pet paw from reaching the zapping plates.
2164404
I would be concerned that he/she might be able to slither out the bottom, which is just corrugated cardboard not attached to the cage. I guess you could reinforce it somehow, maybe with masking tape, so that it does not separate.
1379579
No, it's made out of metal it will go threw it. If it was all made of plastic then It would be possible.
1522797
I work with rodents - biggest issue you will have is that a rat would shred that to pieces - the rope and wood would be gone pretty quickly. Rodents like to either run on a wheel or hide and move inside plastic tubes etc.
282177
They probably can. My ratties just jumped and climbed out of it. If it was higher, they probably wouldn't have gotten out. I even duct-taped the two holes shut and they still got out. XD Little trouble makers. Since guinea pigs are bigger, they might like it. I've never had a guinea pig, though.
2033496
mice are know to chew through alot of things... in my opinion, i think the would be able to chew through the bag if they were determained.
287952
I don't think so. There are two metal plates toward the back of the trap by the bait. It's only when a mouse/rat crawls in there far enough that they step on both plates, completing the circuit, and get shocked. Something going in only two/few inches wouldn't connect both plates.
2069303
The plastic is fairly thick but if the dog's nails are not trimmed enough, it could be punctured.
287774
Probably not. Walls are reinforced plastic only.A deer will probably just get it's nose under the door and come straight in.
1846254
It's certainly possible. The canvas (tan) is pretty thick and good quality. The vulnerability is in the black ventilation netting. I think my dog punctured a hole in the meeting and it was a free for all from there. If you cat is just a normal scratcher, it's probably fine. I don't even think the tan canvas would snag, but if the cat is trying to escape, it will probably get out.
1825685
There are no plastic parts that the rats/mice can eat through. The lid-window is plastic but cannot be eaten/bitten through. Keep the entrances clear and free of debris and you will trap the animals - so long as your rats/mice are small enough to pass through the entranceways. If you are looking to trap large rats you might have to look for another trap